THE LEARNING NEST
NEW BERN, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1308 GARDEN STREET NEW BERN, NC 28560 (919) 995-1926
CountyCraven
Phone(919) 995-1926
Operating details
Capacity8
License dateJanuary 7, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1308 GARDEN STREET NEW BERN, NC 28560 (919) 995-1926, NEW BERN, NC 28560
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk5/4/2026
GS 110-91(1) — Violation #910
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child enrolled on 3/16/26 did not have a medical report on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/4/2026
G.S.110-91 — Violation #1104
Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers. The operator’s vehicle used to transport children had registration that expired 4/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/4/2026
.1703(a)(4) — Violation #1306
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator had certification of ITS-SIDS that expired 4/24/26 and renewal certification dated 4/30/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$913/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: NEW BERN, Craven County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 3
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